The Homeless Student (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2008, The Homeless Student is a comedy and drama film directed by Tomoyuki Furumaya, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on an autobiography by Hiroshi Tamura, the film follows story of the author's experience of homelessness when this father suddenly decides to abandon his family. Hiroshi and his older siblings do all what they can to withstand the trouble they encounter along their way.
Who’s in it. The Homeless Student stars Teppei Koike as Hiroshi Tamura, Akihiro Nishino as Kenichi Tamura, Chizuru Ikewaki as Sachiko Tamura and Chizuru Ikewaki as Sachiko Tamura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Homeless Student has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Homeless Student page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Homeless Student tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Homeless Student (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Homeless Student change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Homeless Student worth watching?
- The Homeless Student holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Homeless Student?
- The Homeless Student stars Teppei Koike, Akihiro Nishino, Chizuru Ikewaki, Chizuru Ikewaki and Issey Ogata.